Directed Audio A502 User Manual
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1. RRCCAA IInnppuutt JJaacckkss -- Accepts line level
outputs from head units or signal
processors at voltages between
150mV and 7.5 volts.
2. RRCCAA OOuuttppuutt JJaacckkss -- These pass
through RCA jacks can be used to
send the input signal to a second
amplifier.
3. GGaaiinn CCoonnttrrooll -- Controls amplifier
sensitivity and is used to match the
input level of the amplifier to the
output level of the signal source.
4. CCrroossssoovveerr SSeelleeccttiioonn SSw
wiittcchh --
Controls the type of filter for the on-
board active crossover. FLAT does
not attenuate any frequencies and
is for full-range speaker systems.
HPF attenuates low frequencies and
is used for mid-range speakers and
tweeters. LPF attenuates high
frequencies and is used for
subwoofers speakers.
5. BBaassss EEQQ SSw
wiittcchh - Adds an additional
8 db of boost to the speaker output
when on.
6. LLiigghhtt BBaarr//FFaann - Allows connection
of an ooppttiioonnaall LED light bar or
ooppttiioonnaall additional cooling fan for
the amplifier.
7. SSttaattuuss LLEEDD - Will illuminate GREEN
to indicate the amplifier is on and
operating normally, and will be illu-
minated RED if the amplifier shuts
down due to short circuit, DC offset,
or overheating detected by on-
board protection circuitry.
8. IInnppuutt M
Mooddee SSw
wiittcchh - Selects 2 or 4
channel operation (model A404
only).
FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS/CONTROLS A502-A404
FIGURE 1—AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS A502 FRONT
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